I believe this article when it appeared in the local daily, ( I read it in The Star) would have caught the attention of most people. A young man of 27 years crippled by cancer, a deadly disease often overlook by many because it is unseen until it is too late. Melvin Tong is making his mission to fight, not for his own cause but for the cause of every child in this world, be they with or without parents.
And that he did. Melvin conquered Mt Kinabalu even with his disability but he didn't see it that way. Melvin saw it as a challenge. He saw it as just one of life's hurdles that he needed to clear...maybe one more than the guy next door.
I am ashamed as I reflect upon myself. I have been blessed with a healthy body by the Lord and yet I have not accomplish anything comparable to what Melvin has done. His selfless act has brought greater awareness to other people, people like me. It suddenly dawned on me that in my 43 years of existence, I have nothing real to show for in my life. Yeah, I have been always kind and compassionate for the weak, always, well more often looking out for my staff's interest to the best of my ability but yet really, nothing any ordinary guy would do. It is never too late to make something out of my life now. Thats when i received a special request in the mail (the real one, not the internet) appealing for donation, which brings me to my next entry....For Grace & ....
